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National Theatre Live: The Magistrate

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When amiable magistrate Posket (John Lithgow) marries widow Agatha, little does he realise she's lopped five years off her age - and her son's. When her deception looks set to be revealed, it sparks a series of hilarious indignities and mishaps.

Director Timothy SheaderGenres Comedy, Drama

Cast

John Lithgow

John Lithgow

Posket

Nancy Carroll

Nancy Carroll

Agatha

Christina Cole

Christina Cole

Charlotte